Archive for October, 2010

2-Bedroom With Premium Finishes Reduces Again in Lakeview: 3535 N. Reta

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom Lakeview condo at 3535 N. Reta in August 2010. See our prior chatter and pictures here. The price has been aggressively dropped on this unit. It is now listed for $65,100 under the 2006 purchase price. If you remember, the unit has upgraded finishes you may not find in […]

Historic “Race House” in Old Irving Park Returns to the Market: 3945 N. Tripp

We last chattered about the landmarked “Race House” at 3945 N. Tripp in Old Irving Park in May 2009. See our prior chatter here. It has been on and off the market since August 2007. Built for Stephen Race, one of the members of the founding family of Irving Park, the Victorian Italianate house was designated […]

A Vintage 4-Bedroom Brick Cottage Reduces $20,100: 2235 W. Homer in Bucktown

We first chattered about this 4-bedroom renovated brick Bucktown cottage at 2235 W. Homer in July 2010. See our prior chatter here. It has been reduced $20,100 during that time. The house is now listed $1600 under the 2008 purchase price. Built in 1878, the home has modern amenities alongside its vintage features, such as […]

Contemporary Style in a 4-Bedroom Home in North Center: 3909 N. Claremont

This 4-bedroom contemporary single family home at 3909 N. Claremont in North Center was built in 2008. Built on a slightly wider than standard 30×124 lot, the home has floor to ceiling windows and the contemporary interiors you would expect from the style. The kitchen is entirely stainless steel, including the kitchen island. The listing […]

Old Town Renovated Beauty Reduced Again: 1722 North North Park

We’ve chattered about this house at 1722 N. North Park in Old Town seemingly after each major price reduction. See our April 2010 chatter here. It is now been reduced $610,000. Originally listed as “eco-friendly” it is now a “fantastic sunlit jewel.” The vintage home has been renovated with all new finishes including a mudroom. […]

Live in a Grand Victorian Complete With Wrap-Around Porch: 4605 N. Hermitage in Ravenswood

Some of you have already chattered about The Abbott Estate, the 6000 square foot Victorian at 4605 N. Hermitage in Ravenswood. On the market since August 2009, it is now listed for $151,000 under the 2006 purchase price. Built in 1891 for the founder of Abbott Labs, it is on an oversized 92×165 corner lot […]

What 2-Bedroom Short Sales Are Selling For in the South Loop: 1305 S. Michigan

We chattered about this 2-bedroom unit at 1305 S. Michigan in the South Loop in June 2010. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It was a short sale and was listed for $77,600 under its 2006 sales price. It sold in August 2010 for $9,000 above the June list price. The unit had 10 […]

Trying to Sell a 1-Bedroom Condo Just 2 Years Later in the Gold Coast: 1039 N. LaSalle

Crib Chatter has been around long enough that some properties that were first featured here in 2007/2008 are coming back on the market. Such is the case with this 1-bedroom unit at 1039 N. LaSalle in the Gold Coast. It had been featured on Crib Chatter in February 2008 and sold that June. The property […]

Get a Nearly New South Loop 1-Bedroom for Under $200K: 1464 S. Michigan

We’ve chattered about the 2008 constructed South Loop high rise, The Marquee, at 1464 S. Michigan numerous times over the last few years. This 1-bedroom short sale is currently the cheapest unit for sale in the building. The building stats are (out of 214 units): 28 for sale 3 for rent (on the MLS) Units […]

Crib Chatter Going on Vacation Next Week

Crib Chatter will be on vacation next week so there will be limited postings however there will be something new every day. Be sure to check in. However, I will be slow to respond to all of your e-mail questions so please have patience. As always, thanks to everyone for the tips on the interesting […]